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- 1. Multiple ChoiceGoosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscleArrector piliApocrineEccrineSebaceous
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSkin color is due to a pigment calledKeratinMelaninChromatinEpithelium
- 3. Multiple Choice
Identify the type of burn indicated in the picture.
First Degree Burn
Second Degree Burn
Third Degree Burn
Fourth Degree Burn
- 4. Multiple Choice
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is one function of the integumentary system?
It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.
It produces lots of heat for thermoregulation.
It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The protein that makes the skin "waterproof" is called
keratin
melanin
carotene
mucus
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe epidermis is composed of _____.stratified squamous epitheliumsimple columnar epitheliumadipose tissueconnective tissue
- 8. Multiple Choice
The vascular region of the skin is the
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Stratum basale
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is calledMalignant melanomaBasal cell carcinomaImpetigoSquamous cell carcinoma
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a function of the skin (integumentary system)?
Regulate body temperature
Prevent water loss
Protect from microbial invasion
Absorb nutrients from food
- 11. Multiple Choice
What layer of the integument is is responsible for fat storage?
Hypodermis
Fattydermis
Epidermis
Dermis
- 12. Multiple Choice
What cells produce the pigment that gives skin, hair and eyes their color?
Melanocytes
Keratin
Keratinocytes
Epithelial
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following produces oil to keep the skin moist?
sebaceous glands
sudoriferous glands
eccrine glands
apocrine glands
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis function of the skin serves as a barrier to the UV rays of the sun. It also holds in moisture to prevent deeper tissues from drying out.sensory perceptionbody temperature regulationprotectionstorage
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis function of the skin allow the body to respond to pain, pressure, temperature, and sensation.productionsensory perceptionbody temperature regulationabsorption
- 16. Multiple Choice
This function of the skin allows the body to retain or lose heat.
thermoregulation
storage
excretion
absorption
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe skin helps to produce _______________ by using UV rays from the sun.Vitamin AVitamin CVitamin DVitamin K
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which type of sweat gland is found throughout the body?
eccrine
apocrine
sebaceous
holocrine
- 19. Multiple ChoiceTo what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?EpidermisDermisHypodermisStratum Corneum
- 20. Multiple ChoiceTo what structure is #3 pointing?Sweat gland and ductHair follicleArrector pili muscleSebaceous gland
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes acne?clogged sebaceous glandsclogged apocrine glandsclogged merocrine glandsclogged sweat glands
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following produces sweat and is found only in specific regions of the body?
sebaceous glands
sudoriferous glands
eccrine glands
apocrine glands
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following situations would most likely result in improper neural development of a fetus?
A dark skinned mother near the equator
A dark skinned mother near the poles
A light skinned mother near the equator
A light skinned mother near the poles
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following situations would most likely result in a child getting the bone disease rickets?
Having dark skin near the equator
Having dark skin near the poles
Having light skin near the equator
Having light skin near the poles
- 25. Multiple Choice
Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:
dermatitis.
melanoma.
psoriasis.
scabies.
- 26. Multiple Choice
On the first sunny day, Jessica went to lake and forgot her sunscreen. She returned with redness but no blisters. She has a:
decubitus ulcer.
first degree burn.
second degree burn.
third degree burn.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?Store energyFasten skin to underlying surfaceInsulation (warmth)CushionUV protection
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which layer is responsible for producing fingerprints?
Papillary
Reticuar
Hypodermis
Epidermis
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